The Spring 2005 final examination schedule is now available for viewing via ZipLine. Once you are logged in, click on the "Students" tab. Under "Access My", click on "Academics" and "View My Exam Schedule."

A list of your registered course(s) will appear with the date, time, and location of your exam. Please confirm all listings with your instructor(s). Please check with the course instructor for courses with information marked as TBA (or "to be announced").

We hope your semester is going well. As the semester comes to a close, the Office of the University Registrar would like to remind students that the deadline to withdraw from any spring classes is Friday, April 15 at 5 p.m. Students wishing to withdraw from class(es) should obtain their instructor and adviser's signature on a Registration/Schedule Adjustment Form (available at http://www.uakron.edu/registrar/Forms.php) and bring the form to the Registration counter in the lobby of Simmons Hall. After this deadline, requests for withdrawals cannot be processed.

Questions regarding class withdrawals may be directed to the Office of the University Registrar by e-mail at Registrar@uakron.edu or by contacting Registration at 330-972-8300 (option 4 for Registration).

Don't wait in line to buy your parking permit. Request it online when you schedule classes to have it mailed to you and the fee placed on your student account. For any questions, visit Parking Services, or call the Parking Office at 330-972-7213.

This Sunday (April 10), personnel in UA's Information Technology Services department will upgrade the student e-mail system. This means you won't be able to log in or read e-mail from 2 a.m. to noon on Sunday. Mail that arrives during the downtime will be held and delivered after the system comes back up. All such mail is expected to be delivered by mid-afternoon.

This upgrade includes both a hardware and a software component. Due to increased space on the newer hardware, mail quotas will be increased from 20 to 75 megabytes. Additionally, we will be adding features in the coming months to take advantage of the capabilities of the new software version.

No changes are necessary to access the updated mail system, and no
differences should be noticeable, except for the increased quotas and improved performance.

If you are friendly, motivated, have a positive attitude and good public relations skills, this is the job for you. We are looking for students with Federal Work Study awards for 2005-06.

If you have a Federal Work Study award and you are looking for a valuable, rewarding experience, contact us for an application.

We will be recruiting for positions to last from this summer to the spring of 2006. Admissions student assistants provide campus tours to prospective students and families, general office duties and assist with campus visitation events. We offer flexible schedules.

If you are friendly, motivated, have a positive attitude and good public relations skills, this is the job for you!

Enjoy an all-beef Oscar Mayer hot dog for lunch today at Zee's in the Student Union, courtesy of Zippy Rewards. Go to Zippy Rewards, click on "Redeem Now," and this weekly instant-win is yours. Thank you for using Zippy Rewards.

ZPN is responsible for programming large events at The University of Akron like Homecoming, family weekend, family night in the game room, Songfest, commuter night life, Alcohol Awareness Week and others.

Friday, April 8th from 7 to 10 p.m., bring the kids and family down to the Student Union Game Room for free bowling and billiards. We will have other fun activities for the kids to do as well as prizes given away throughout the evening. So come on out and have a good time. If your family is not able to come, bring your friends because they are just like family. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Barb Yerian at 330-972-7014.

Students can purchase tickets at a reduced rate of $15 for the touring production of "Grease" at Akron Civic Theatre on Sunday, April 10 for the 3 p.m. performance. (Regular ticket prices are $46.50, $38.50 and $26.50.)

These $15 tickets can be purchased - no earlier than two hours before curtain - at The Akron Civic Theatre Box Office (330-253-2488). Just show your ZipCard (only one discount per ID). Cash only. Tickets are subject to availability and applicable service charges. This offer is not good on previously purchased tickets or in combination with any other offer.

The Akron Civic Theatre, operated by the E.J. Thomas Hall management team, is located at 182 S. Main St. in downtown Akron.

The Zips Programming Network invites you to attend the 72nd-annual Songfest this Sunday (April 10) at 6 p.m. at E.J. Thomas Hall. Come join the Greek community as they display their singing and dancing talents for all to see. Tickets can be purchased through E.J. Thomas Hall for $8 pre-sale or $10 at the door. Get your tickets before they sell out!

Attention student organizations: The last Associated Student Government House of Representatives meeting will be at 5 p.m. Monday, April 11 in the Student Union Theatre. A review of what ASG has accomplished this past year as well as details about the new system next year will be covered. This final meeting does count toward EAF funding since all undergraduate student organizations must attend two-thirds of the house meetings or face a reduction in EAF funding.

Any questions or comments may be emailed to Tom McFarland, the speaker of the House at tmm29@uakron.edu .

Join the Zips Programming Network, UA Leads and Greek Life in a worthwhile presentation from Dr. Will Keim. Learn effective ways to conduct leadership in your everyday life. Keim will be presenting his well known "Ten Steps to Effective Leadership" speech.

Come on down to the Student Union game room for Retro Week. From Monday, April 11 through Friday, April 15, there will be special prices for bowling and billiards, along with music from different decades starting in the 50s and ending with the 90s. A student ID required. Prices will change each day. Don't miss out on this great time.

Are you interested in learning more about graduate school, considering graduate school or considering changing careers by attending graduate school? If so, then attend an informational session that will help you weigh your options!

Learn how to get started!

About choosing a grad school or program.

Details on the application process.

What exams you must you take.

Exactly what schools look for in applicants.

DATE: Tuesday, April 12

TIME: 2 to 3 p.m.

PLACE: Center for Career Management; Simmons Hall, Room 301

For more information, please contact:
Center for Career Management 330-972-7747 or uaccm@uakron.edu

Come join us at the second-floor atrium of the Student Union on Tuesday, April 12 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. for Good Evening Commuters. We will provide free coffee, lemonaide and cookies for a quick and easy snack on the way to class. Co-Sponsored by Commuter Central and Health Services.

Have you heard the hit "Maybe This Time" by UA student Andy Dolson on WZIP? Come out to Starbucks on the second floor of the Student Union on Tuesday, April 12, to hear him perform live.

Incorporating influences from jazz, rock and folk, Andy Dolson's lyrically driven original songs will captivate audiences with their catchy melodies and acoustic rhythms. Andy will have CDs and T-shirts available. The first 100 people to arrive will receive a free cup of Starbucks coffee.

Sign up for Spring Swimming Lessons! (Preschool level is already full.) The 4 week class meets on Tuesday and Thursday starting April 12th. Visit our website for more information, class times and registration forms at http://www.zipsrec.uakron.edu/.

The University of Akron football team will end itsspring practice season with its annual Blue and Gold Scrimmage on Saturday, April 16. The scrimmage will begin at 1 p.m. in the Athletics Field House. Doors will open at noon. Bring in an adult size T-shirt from another college and receive a free Zips T-shirt. Admission is free for all. Come out and get a sneak peek of your 2006 Zips football team.

For more information, please call 1-888-99-AKRON or visit www.GoZips.com.

Image yourself in the blistering sun of the hot desert, dying of thirst. Just then you notice an oasis bursting with crystal clear water in the cool shade. Forgetting everything else, you turn to obey this unending sense of thirst and you charge forward. Your hand stretches forward and...it isn't a hallucination! Aren't you thankful that you obeyed your thirst?

If you want an experience like this, come to the Student Union Ballroom B on April 13 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Does law intrigue you? Join the Department of Student Life, Barnes & Noble bookstore and the Gay/Straight Law Alliance as we get to know Ted Mallo, the University's vice president and general counsel.

All are invited and encouraged to attend this fabulous opportunity to interact with one of our University administrators. This event will be held in the Barnes & Noble lounge in the Student Union from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 14. Bring a lunch and join us to learn about Mallo's interest in law and how he got to where he is today.

The SOuRCe Workshop Series meeting this month focuses on officer transition within student organization. Organization leaders are encouraged to attend. Feel free to bring incoming and outgoing leaders as we explore strategies to make the switch to new leadership as smooth as possible within the organization.

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars will meet Thursday, April 14 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 308 of the Student Union. At the meeting, we will cover end-of-the-year information and welcome new members to the group. We will discuss the April 16 event, which will be followed by a night of food and games in the Student Union game room.

See you at the meeting, and don't forget to bring your items for project schoolbag. This is the last meeting to donate.

The third movie in a film series on war — sponsored by the Center for Conflict Management, the Anthropology Club and others — is "The Fourth World War" (2004). Filmed in the streets of South Korea, Argentina, Mexico, South Africa and Palestine, this documentary is a story of impassioned resistance by everyday people to the looming threats posed by economics, dictatorships and military interventions. A must see! The movie is narrated by Michael Franti of Spearhead and Suheir Hammad, a Tony-award winning actress.

The screening is free to the public. Discussion to follow.

Future Thursdays in the spring semester will feature films on war. Use the contact information below for more information.

Final Adult Forum for the semester will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 15 in Room 335 of the Student Union. Rachele Kappler, the wellness manager at the University's Recreation and Wellness Center, will talk about how to cope with stress during finals week. If you have any questions concerning this event, please contact Barb Yerian at 330-972-7014.

Are you involved in a student organization and looking for space for next year? Then look no further than the SOuRCe! We are accepting applications for office space during the 2005-06 year. There are nine offices and ten desk spaces available. If interested, please stop by the SOuRCe and pick up an application. Applications are due midnight, Friday, April 15.

Phi Gamma Delta fraternity is proud to present its third-annual Round Robin Dodge Ball Tournament. Held at the University's Student Recreation and Wellness Center, the tournament is for individuals age 18 or older.

Teams comprised of 10 people or less may pay a tourney fee of $30 on or before April 9, or $40 the day of the event. Proceeds will be donated to Akron Children's Hospital. Registration will take place from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. For team applications, follow this link:

A free investment seminar for those wanting to learn the basics of investing will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16 in CBA 120. This seminar, called "Investing 101," will be led by Tom Costigan of the Finance Department.

The Financial Management Association will be helping to put on this seminar, and we are hoping it would be a great learning experience for all students, faculty, and staff and their guests. This seminar is free, but we would like you to register in order to save you a seat and know how many people will be there so we can provide food and refreshments. If interested, please reserve a seat ASAP by sending an e-mail to AkronFMA@gmail.com.

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars will be participating in National Youth Service Day on Saturday, April 16. We have planned a joint project with Kent State and the University of Dayton. We will meet at 2 p.m. by the Student Union bookstore to check in and start projects that will last one to two hours. We have also reserved the game room at the Student Union from 4 to 7 p.m. Kent State and U. of Dayton members are invited to this after the service project for pizza, pop, and cookies. We have five lanes and seven billiards tables reserved.

We look forward to seeing you there! You are free to bring a friend to this, since it is a social event.

Kappa Omicron Nu will seek your spare change during the week of April 18-22 for donations to the Children's Hunger Alliance. Collection tables will be located at the Student Union Hall between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., plus at Robertson Dining Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.

Cameron and Brad from "The Real World - San Diego" will speak about community service, making good choices, and their experience on MTV at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 in the Student Union Ballroom. Autographs and pictures will be taken after the event.

Join the Zips for the final Zippy Dinner of the year at The Spaghetti Warehouse at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at the Spaghetti Warehouse, 510 S. Main St. in downtown Akron. Women's soccer Head Coach Catherine Byrne will be the featured guest, and she will be accompanied by everyone's favorite mascot, Zippy.

Reservations are required. RSVP by Friday April 15 to the SOuRCe, 330-972-7021. Attire is semi-formal.

Individuals who do not receive a complimentary invitation may purchase tickets for the All Campus Recognition and Celebration at the Student Union Information Center beginning April 12. The tickets are $8, and that includes the awards presentation, hors d'oeuvres and celebration dance.

On Saturday April 23, the NFL Draft will be showing on the Big Screen TV in the Union Market starting at noon. Come see where Charlie Frye will play professionally! The first 20 people will recieve either a free bowling or billiard pass good for one time only, concessions will be availabe from noon to 3 p.m. We will also be showing the draft on Sunday in the Student Union Theatre starting at noon, with the first 20 people recieving Bowling/Billiard Passes as well.

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